Registered Nurse; RN Medical ICU- Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU
- Nights

Apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU
- Nights position at the University of Utah Health.

University of Utah Health is a patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of people through care, research, and education. We value compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. This role supports our mission by delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented ICU environment.
EO/AA

• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor critically ill patients, including vital signs, labs, and clinical status.
• Administer prescriptions, medications, and therapies per orders and protocols, including vasoactive drugs and sedation.
• Assist in managing invasive devices (central lines, arterial lines, catheters) and emergent bedside procedures.
• Manage ventilator settings, hemodynamic monitoring, and life‑support systems.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide compassionate end‑of‑life care aligned with patient goals and values.
• Support early mobilization of patients and continuously evaluate hemodynamic changes.
• Advocate for patient needs and foster a healing environment through emotional support and pain management.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and care plans.
• Promote team building, morale, and professional communication; support staff development and shared governance.
• Ensure safety by complying with standards and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and support new nurses and team members.
• Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
• Commit to lifelong learning through research, continuing education, skills training, and certifications.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of critical care nursing.
• In‑depth understanding of critical‑care principles, patient management, and advanced interventions.
• Rapid recognition and response to critical patient status changes, including advanced cardiac life support.
• Effective communication in high‑stress situations, showing mental and emotional stamina.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting complex medical equipment.
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and capable of managing hazards associated with patient care.
• Adaptability to 12‑hour, extended, or alternative shift schedules.
• Understanding of life‑span development principles and assessment of patient status.

• Current registered nurse license in the State of Utah (or obtain one within 90 days if interstate).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

• Certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP within one year of hire.
• Two years of previous nursing experience, preferably in ICU or critical care settings.
• Experience handling critically ill or unstable patients.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 100 pounds, and move equipment or patients.
• Exposure to infectious diseases and potential interaction with prisoners or behavioral health patients.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care (Industry)